Understanding, Skills, and Confidences

USC

Outcomes
USC7.1
Establish and use strategies to commit to and act upon personal standards (see grade 6) for various aspects of daily living over which an individual has control.
USC7.2
Examine critically and use purposefully blood-borne pathogen information/ education, including HIV and Hepatitis C, for the purpose of committing to behaviours that do not put one at risk of infection or co-infection.
USC7.3
Commit to personal safety practices while acquiring basic first aid knowledge and skills.
USC7.4
Demonstrate a personalized and coherent understanding of the importance of nurturing harmony in relationships (with self, others, and the environment), and apply effective strategies to re/establish harmony when conflict arises.
USC7.5
Evaluate personal food choices and needs by applying accurate and current nutritional knowledge (e.g., content labels).
USC7.6
Demonstrate interpersonal skills, including assertiveness skills, to effectively and skillfully manage peer pressure (e.g., alcohol and drugs, exclusionary behaviours, family expectations, academic pressures, rules/laws).
USC7.7
Investigate and express an understanding of possible discrepancies in morals (e.g., beliefs, ethics, virtues, understanding of right/wrong) that may determine and/or affect the commitment to the well-being of self, family, community, and the environment.
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R070492
Amazing Kids
This program features profiles of five amazing Canadian kids: Matthew Sawchuk, who has appeared on Ellen DeGeneres' talk show three times, to share his scientific knowledge and talents; Alex Brown, 11, who raised $40,000 worth of items for homeless and is a recipient of Calgary's Leaders of Tomorrow Award; Yvonne Su, 17, from Toronto, Ontario who started an environmental group supporting student-run recycling program; Nikki Chooi, from Victoria, BC, is a certified violin prodigy at the age of 18; and 15-year-old leukemia patient Christophe Robichaud whose fundraising efforts generated over $50,000.
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Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $99.95
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Record posted/updated: July 1, 2020
R054852
Top 5 Food Mistakes Most Teens Make and How to Fix Them
This program, with input from teens and a registered dietician, focuses on five problem areas that hinder healthy eating: (1) not enough fruits and vegetables, (2) not enough whole grains and lean protein, (3) overdosing on salt, (4) overdosing on sugar, (5) overdosing on fat. Viewers learn the ill effects of a poor diet as well as easy-to-implement solutions that can help them to be healthier and more energetic.
Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $189.00
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R071001
Bullying. Take a Stand Series
These six coloured posters (45 cm by 60 cm) offer valuable information that will help students to commit to dealing appropriately with intimidation, threats, harassment, social exclusion and other forms of bullying.
Media and Formats : Other
Topic : Bullying
Price : \$59.95 (plain posters) / \$69.95 (laminated posters)
Record posted/updated: November 30, 2018
R102367
Got Lungs? Grades 6-8 Know Tobacco Resource Guide
This website includes numerous lessons that support tobacco prevention provincial health education curricula.
Media and Formats : Document Website
Price : Free
free
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Record posted/updated: April 27, 2019
R070498
Fighting Invisible Tigers: Stress Management for Teens(Revised and Updated 3rd ed.)
This appealing book was designed to assist teenagers in understanding stress and handling it in positive ways. It provides information on building life skills, managing stress and generally gaining more control over one's life. It offers insightful advice on numerous topics such as becoming physically active, eating healthy, being assertive, building supportive relationships, taking charge of one's life, managing time, taking risks, making responsible decisions and thinking positively. The text is enhanced with several cartoon-style illustrations. Included are a table of contents and an index.
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $21.99
Record posted/updated: March 15, 2023
R044433
Beyond the Hurt: Peer Harassment and Bullying Prevention for Adults Who Work With Youth(3rd ed.)
This current, highly informative publication provides a detailed look at peer harassment and bullying prevention. The book clearly defines various types of bullying including verbal, physical, relational, cyber and sexual. It also explores abuse of power and criminal harassment. Readers learn about the rights and responsibilities of self and others and about intervention and prevention issues, including law and policies. Included are a table of contents and a bibliography of related resources.
Media and Formats : Book
Topic : Bullying Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price : $20.00
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R054851
How To Say No and Really Mean It
This video feature five realistic party scenarios in which teens are being pressured by peers to act in ways that they know are wrong. These vignettes include situations where teens are being asked to drink alcohol, have sex, cheat on a test, play a mean prank, and ride with a drunken driver. The program offers suggestions for teens to respond to peer pressure in a respectful, assertive manner by: 1) analyzing the situation, 2) considering the consequences, 3) looking at alternatives, 4) recognizing influences, and 5) using assertiveness skills.
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Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Topic : Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price : $189.00
Record posted/updated: March 27, 2019
R041565
No Room for Bullies: From the Classroom to Cyberspace
Designed for educators, administrators and parents, this book helps readers to recognize bullying problems and offers strategies to help rectify the problems. No Room for Bullies offers ways to measure the social climate of a school; a 12-point checklist on preventing problems in hallways, classrooms and common areas; advice for establishing and reinforcing classroom rules; a safe Internet-surfing contract for students and more. Included are a table of contents, lists of resources and an index.
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Media and Formats : Book
Topic : Bullying
Price : $14.95 US
Record posted/updated: April 27, 2019
R070965
Bullying. A Handbook for Educators and Parents
Based on research conducted in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Scandinavia, this professional resource from the Handbooks for Parents and Educators Series explores bullying within public schools. It provides insight into the short- and long-term effects that bullying can have on students, their families and teachers. Focusing on sexual bullying, homophobic bullying and bullying of students with disabilities, it offers insights on the social dynamics of the classroom, the hallways and the playground. Bullying: A Handbook for Educators and Parents provides guidance for teachers and parents/caregivers who are working together to prevent bullying in schools. Included are a table of contents, a glossary and an index.
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Media and Formats : Book
Topic : Bullying
Price : $43.00
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R015647
Kids in the Know K-9 Program Kit(3rd ed.)
This resource provides materials to teach and reinforce safety skills for students from Kindergarten through Grade 9. Lesson materials deal equally with personal safety and sexual exploitation. The program contains an individual teacher's guide with lessons and activities for each grade plus 5 storybooks, 3 puppets and 2 plush dolls. Materials may also be purchased by individual grade.
Media and Formats : Kit
Topic : Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price : $260.00
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R053445
Sex Facts: Teens and STDs
Realistic vignettes and information from adults, including medical professionals, provide facts about sexually transmitted diseases: what they are, how they are contracted and symptoms and treatment. The program makes clear that while condoms offer protection, abstinence is the only 100% guaranteed way to be safe from sexually transmitted diseases.
Topics include: facts about sexually transmitted diseases, symptoms and treatment for common STDs, consequences of leaving STDs untreated, the truth about common myths concerning STDs and the importance of practicing safe sex.
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Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $89.95
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R046011
Understanding HIV and AIDS
Hosted by recording artist Bow Wow, this DVD offers valuable Grade 6, 7, 8 and 9 curriculum- appropriate information about HIV/AIDS through discussions with youth who are learning about the virus. The program offers an age-appropriate explanation of the definition and biology of HIV and means of infection, testing, treatment and prevention. Understanding HIV and AIDS stresses that abstinence is the most effective way to prevent sexual transmission of the HI virus.
Portions of this DVD could be used at each middle level grade to support the achievement of particular grade-level outcomes.
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Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $189.00
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R036308
Apples and Oranges
This video is set in a classroom where students are engaged in an exercise about bullying, stereotypes and the harmful effects that language can have on people. The students create pictures that portray sensitive situations, such as a young girl who has two moms and two boys whose friendship comes to a halt when one boy learns that the other is gay. The students' representations and stories are brought to life through animation. The program dispels myths about gays and lesbians, challenges homophobia and focuses on respect and acceptance.
A teacher's guide is available.
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Media and Formats : Video
Topic : Bullying
Price : Free
free
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Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R046843
Breakfast Eggstravaganza
Professional chef, Erik "Egg" Berlin mixes cooking basics and hip hop music to cook a delicious breakfast from scratch using practical, easy to understand, step-by-step techniques. Students learn that great food can be prepared with little time, money or equipment.
Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $125.95
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R071530
Canada's Food Guide
This website provides information relating to Canada's Food Guide, including: food choices, eating habits, recipes and tips.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : Free
free
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Record posted/updated: April 27, 2019
R019211
Concentus Citizenship Education Resources. Grade 7: The Intentional & Explicit Teaching of Essential Citizenship Competencies
Students begin to investigate and understand the various types of power and governance within their own country at the local, regional, provincial, national and global levels. As the understanding of the levels of power that govern Canada develop, students compare and contrast those structures and processes with countries operating within Pacific Rim and circumpolar regions that do not operate as democracies.
Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
free
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Record posted/updated: January 21, 2019
R103748
Opportunities to Address Substance Misuse in Curriculum
This document outlines curricular opportunities to address substance misuse in various subject areas and grades. Suggested curriculum outcomes are identified and, if applicable, supporting indicators are noted.
Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
free
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Record posted/updated: April 18, 2019
R054850
Frenemies: Unhealthy Relationships and What To Do About Them
Through three mini-dramas, viewers are shown how to recognize and deal with frenemies (i.e., people who engage in a friendship for their own benefit and are disrespectful, manipulative, or untrustworthy). The program addresses how to spot a frenemy, how to repair a problematic friendship and how to end a relationship with a frenemy.
Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $189.00
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R051758
Brain Gains: Better Grades Through Fitness
The National visits an inner city high school in Saskatoon, SK, where teacher Allison Cameron tests the theory that vigorous daily exercise improves academic performance. City Park Collegiate is considered a high school of last resort for kids who haven't been able to make it anywhere else. The Grade 8 and 9 students contend with a wide range of behavioural problems: almost half are diagnosed with ADHD and many work at a Grade 4 level. When Allison came across groundbreaking research by Harvard psychiatrist John Ratey (author of Spark), showing a link between sustained aerobic activity and the brain's ability to learn, she took the data to her principal to make the case for a new approach. For Allison and her students, the program was a runaway success and test results prove it.
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Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: December 23, 2018
R048713
Teen Health. Course 1
This user-friendly resource invites students to think critically and to apply health concepts through a variety of physical exercises and activities. The chapter titles include: Your Health and Wellness, Mental and Emotional Wellness, Healthy Relationships, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Personal Health, Your Body Systems, Growth and Development, Tobacco, Alcohol and Other Drugs, Preventing Diseases and Safety and the Environment. Each of the chapters is divided into three to six short lessons that can be adapted to fit Health Education 6 and includes a reading review and assessment activities. This American resource also provides a practical reading skills handbook and a fitness handbook. Throughout this resource, there are various colourful photographs, graphs and charts. Teen Health includes a table of contents, a glossary and an index.
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Media and Formats : Book
Topic : Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price : $90.41
Record posted/updated: March 15, 2023
R014712
Cybertip.ca
This website for teachers and students explores the prevention of child exploitation and cybersafety. It includes signs of what to look for if there is a suspected problem. There are downloadable teacher and student resources.
Media and Formats : Website
Topic : Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price : Free
free
Record posted/updated: June 15, 2022
R048683
Human Sexuality(1st Canadian ed.)
This resource offers a holistic view of sexuality. It fosters physical, spiritual, mental and emotional health by suggesting strategies for students to build skills in the areas of decision making, goal setting, communication and relationship building. The information is based on Canadian research and statistics that could assist adolescents in making informed decisions regarding sexual health. The book provides numerous engaging student learning activities. Many attractive photographs, charts and graphs enhance the text. Included are a table of contents, a glossary and an index.
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Media and Formats : Book
Topic : Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price : $44.66
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R050584
The Internet and You: Staying Safe
Designed to make surfing the Internet a positive, safe experience, this lively video focuses on instant messaging, blogs, email, chatrooms, and social networks. In an entertaining fashion, The Internet and You conveys a serious message regarding online dangers such as predators, phishing, identity theft and cyberbullying.
Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Topic : Bullying Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price : $129.95
Record posted/updated: July 2, 2020
R044434
Prevention in Motion: Preventing Abuse, Bullying and Harassment of Children and Youth
Tailored for adults, this resource clearly defines various types of abuse, neglect and harassment. It outlines indications of problems and their effects on children and youth. Readers will learn of the barriers and benefits to preventing violence and methods for proactively building safer relationships within schools and communities. Included are a table of contents and a bibliography of related resources.
Media and Formats : Book
Topic : Bullying Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price : $20.00
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R031728
In Other Words
This program focuses on students as they discuss the cruel language and hurtful behaviour that they frequently experience. In Other Words shows ways that gay and lesbian students deal with homophobia and harassment. The film emphasizes the importance of support groups and it stresses that change is needed if schools are to be safe places for all students.
Media and Formats : Video
Topic : Bullying
Price : Free
free
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Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R054407
There's More to Poverty Than Meets the Eye: Building Engaged Citizens for Poverty Reduction and Community Well-Being
The goals of this resource are to support and enrich curriculum areas related to social compassion and responsibility, interdependence, justice, human dignity and equitable distribution of power and wealth. This resource will help students: develop a sense of identity and their roles within their communities; begin to understand the root causes of poverty; begin to understand the relationship between poverty and health; be able to discuss poverty in relation to the other social determinants of health; develop self-esteem and confidence by becoming active participants in an interdependent world; develop respect for the rights, needs and dignity of others; foster cooperation and work collectively toward a common goal and develop problem-solving and decision-making skills.
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Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: January 3, 2019
R049565
Nutrition. Myths and Facts
Today's teens are bombarded with confusing messages about nutrition. This program debunks the top 10 nutrition myths and offers solid facts. By using a mix of real interviews with adolescents, humorous fake commercials and interviews with registered dietitians in an actual food lab, teens learn how to read and understand food labels, why there is no magic potion for losing weight, tasty alternatives to junk food and how they can eat healthier and be happier with their own body images. Viewers also learn that skipping meals is a certain way to gain unwanted pounds and how even a moderate amount of exercise can make a huge difference in their overall health and well-being.
A teacher's guide is available.
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Price : $139.95 USD
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R054825
Eat Less: The Upside of Downsizing Portions(Canadian version)
Revised to meet Canadian needs, this American program encourages viewers to eat more nutrient-dense low calorie foods and to eat fewer sugary, fatty and high-sodium foods. It explains the Canada Food Guide recommendations, addresses why North Americans have been supersizing portions, discusses the benefits of downsizing portions and calories and offers three positive actions to help people maintain a healthy body weight. These actions include watching less television, making exercise an important part of our lifestyle and sleeping for at least seven hours per night.
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Price : $125.95
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R051555
Teen Truth: An Inside Look at Body Image
What do teens see when they look in the mirror? Regardless of how closely their actual bodies match their perception, teenagers' body image can dramatically affect their self-esteem, eating and exercise habits, relationships with others and ultimately their health. Using the Teen Truth signature "video by students for students" style, the video captures real teens, parents, physicians, a coach and an entertainment professional discussing how celebrities, media, sports and peers influence one's body image and may lead to dangerous habits. Three compelling personal stories reveal how peer and media influences drove these teens to engage in life-threatening behaviours. These stories include teasing and exclusion led Emily to develop an eating disorder and Kayla to binge eat her way to obesity, while Nolan's desire to be bigger, stronger and faster ended in health hazards due to his performance enhancing drug use. A father's sobering account of how steroids claimed the life of his baseball star son drives home the seriousness of this issue. In the end, the film challenges viewers to think differently about how they see their body image and the body image of others. Ultimately it empowers teens to find true strength and self-acceptance from within.
A teacher's guide is available.
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Price : $189.00
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R048888
Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide
In this DVD program, three young people offer valuable information about Canada's Food Guide, eating healthy foods, reading labels on food products and the importance of exercising. They also address the consequences of unhealthy eating. Specific information on healthy eating for First Nations people, vegetarians, vegans, both genders and people of varying ages is provided. Portions of the DVD could be shown according to the outcomes supported at a particular grade level.
A teacher's guide is available.
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Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $125.95
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R014632
REACH (Real Education About Cannabis and Health). Grade 7 Resources
The REACH (Real Education About Cannabis and Health) program is a resource designed to teach Saskatchewan students about cannabis and health. It has been created collaboratively by nurses, pharmacists, researchers, nursing students, pharmacy students, teachers, community partners and students to meet Saskatchewan students' learning needs in the changing context of cannabis legalization in Canada.
•  REACH Grade 7 PowerPoint Lesson 1: Understanding, Knowledge & Attitude
•  REACH Grade 7 PowerPoint Lesson 2: Physical Consequences of Cannabis Use
•  REACH Grade 7 PowerPoint Lesson 3: Social Consequences of Cannabis Use
•  REACH Grade 7 PowerPoint Lesson 4: Peer Pressure, Decision Making & Risk Reduction
Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: June 28, 2020
R100456
Turtle Island Voices Grade 7
This set contains 4 different anthologies, a teacher guide and a CD-ROM. The four anthologies are titled: Action!, Marvellous Machines, Protecting the Planet and There For You. Each anthology contains a variety of genres that include traditional stories, graphic stories, poems, and multiple types of informational texts representing Indigenous geographical areas across Canada. The concepts of interconnectedness, respect for life, and a better future for all living beings are underpinnings of the selections. A CD-ROM is also available that contains digital version of each title that can be projected or used with interactive whiteboards.
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Media and Formats : Kit
Price : See publisher.
Record posted/updated: June 15, 2022
R006139
Helping Children to Tell About Sexual Abuse: Guidance for Helpers
This book for educators and specialists is intended to create a safe space for children and teens to disclose or talk about sexual abuse. It provides thoughtful and insightful ways to start conversations.
Media and Formats : Book
Topic : Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price : See publisher.
Record posted/updated: June 15, 2022
R053615
Deepening the Discussion: Gender and Sexual Diversity
This document will assist individuals and communities to engage in meaningful discussions and actions to respond to the experiences, perspectives and needs of students and families who are gender and/or sexually diverse (GSD). It will: assist school divisions, central office personnel, administrators, educators, First Nations and Métis organizations and community partners to develop a deeper understanding of gender and sexual diversity; assist in understanding the unique educational, health and safety needs of staff, students and their families who self-identify as gender and/or sexually diverse; provide practical strategies, suggestions and frequently asked questions to support schools and communities as they work with students to anticipate and overcome challenges related to transphobia, homophobia and heterosexism; acknowledge the shared responsibility of ensuring that all students who identify as gender and/or sexually diverse have the same opportunities for safety, socialization and success in schools; assist educators in planning curricular-based instruction and assessment to meet the unique needs of gender and/or sexually diverse students; and assist school divisions and First Nations and Métis organizations to fulfill their ethical and professional responsibilities to provide safe, equitable and inclusive learning environments for all students regardless of their actual or perceived differences.
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Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: February 13, 2019